Very Good
#90 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 17% of private schools
Sephardic Bet Yaakov
School
243 PROSPECT ST, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Enrollment
400
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
400
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#90 of 534
In Lakewood
#1 of 83
public schools
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Sephardic Bet Yaakov
School in Lakewood · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Sephardic Bet Yaakov
Sephardic Bet Yaakov is a private school in Lakewood, NJ. Sephardic Bet Yaakov serves approximately 400 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Sephardic Bet Yaakov has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- NJ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 4.9:1 students to teachers, Sephardic Bet Yaakov sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Sephardic Bet Yaakov is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Sephardic Bet Yaakov compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Lakewood, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sephardic Bet Yaakov (this school) | 7.4 |
| Spruce Street Elementary School | 7.5 |
| Oak Street Elem School | 6.4 |
| Clifton Ave Grade School | 6.8 |
| Ocean Academy Charter School | 7.6 |
| Ella G Clarke Elementary School | 7.8 |
| Lakewood Early Childhood Center | 8.1 |
| Lakewood Middle School | 8.0 |
| Lakewood High School | 3.9 |
| Piner Elementary School | 8.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
243 PROSPECT ST, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sephardic Bet Yaakov may also want to explore other schools in the area. BNOT YISRAEL ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.4/10), a more accessible option. Another option is SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH HIDDEN INTELLIGENCE (rated 5.2/10, 1.0 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, TALMUD TORAH ZECHER YOCHANAN (rated 5.0/10, 0.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Lakewood, see our Lakewood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BNOT YISRAEL ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL Lakewood | 0.0 mi | 5.4 |
| BNOS PENINA Lakewood | 0.2 mi | 4.0 |
| YESHIVAT YAGDIL TORAH Lakewood | 0.4 mi | 3.8 |
| BAIS HACHINUCH L'BANOS Lakewood | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| MESIVTA OF CENTRAL JERSEY Lakewood | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| YESHIVA TORAS ARON Lakewood | 0.4 mi | 3.9 |
| YESHIVA TORAS ARON Lakewood | 0.4 mi | 4.0 |
| Spruce Street Elementary School Lakewood | 0.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Oak Street Elem School Lakewood | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| YESHIVA CHEMDAT HATORAH Lakewood | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL OF LAKEWOOD Lakewood | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| BAIS YAAKOV OF OCEAN CITY Lakewood | 0.8 mi | 6.0 |
| TASHBAR OF LAKEWOOD Lakewood | 0.8 mi | 4.3 |
| MESIVTA NER MOSHE Lakewood | 0.8 mi | 4.4 |
| TALMUD TORAH ZECHER YOCHANAN Lakewood | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| BAIS KAILA TORAH PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Lakewood | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH HIDDEN INTELLIGENCE Lakewood | 1.0 mi | 5.2 |
| CHEDER BNAI TORAH Lakewood | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| YESHIVA BIRCHAS CHAIM Lakewood | 1.2 mi | 4.9 |
| BNOS DEVORAH Lakewood | 1.2 mi | 3.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,811
Median Home Value
$430,700
Median Rent
$1,701/mo
Population
136,784
College Educated
32.7%
Homeownership
50.8%
Avg Commute
25.3 min
Poverty Rate
24.7%
Median Age
18.2
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| GOLDA OCH ACADEMY West Orange, NJ | 7.4 |
| TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Piscataway, NJ | 7.6 |
| NOOR-UL-IMAN SCHOOL Monmouth Junction, NJ | 7.2 |
| WARDLAW-HARTRIDGE SCHOOL Edison, NJ | 7.7 |
| THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC. Teaneck, NJ | 7.8 |
| BANCROFT SCHOOL MOUNT LAUREL Mount Laurel, NJ | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sephardic Bet Yaakov
What grades does Sephardic Bet Yaakov serve?
Sephardic Bet Yaakov serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Sephardic Bet Yaakov?
Sephardic Bet Yaakov has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sephardic Bet Yaakov?
The student-teacher ratio at Sephardic Bet Yaakov is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sephardic Bet Yaakov rank in NJ?
Sephardic Bet Yaakov ranks #90 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Sephardic Bet Yaakov's MySchoolScout rating?
Sephardic Bet Yaakov has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sephardic Bet Yaakov a private school?
Yes, Sephardic Bet Yaakov is a private all-girls school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Sephardic Bet Yaakov a religious school?
Sephardic Bet Yaakov has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ocean County
- Phone
- (732) 730-0819
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